Trees do each have a personality. If you live in a place long enough they can become part of the family as they celebrate and suffer along with you through the years.

The ones that put down roots through solid lava and hang in there even if not much growth is visible are very inspiring. We live on the edge of lava fields here and they are not real friendly to plants.

Heaven overreaches you and me, And all earth's gardens and her graves. Look up with me, until we see The day break and the shadows flee. What though to-night wrecks you and me-If so to-morrow saves? Taken from (Leaves of Life)..Signer Crispi